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Mobile holding furnace having metering pump

  • US 4,739,974 A
  • Filed: 12/04/1986
  • Issued: 04/26/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/1985
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A mobile holding furnace, comprising:

  • a container for holding molten metal;

    means for maintaining the molten metal in a liquid state while in the container;

    an outlet in fluid communication with the container through which molten metal can be dispensed, the outlet being disposed toward the upper portion of the container;

    a pump disposed at least partially within the container for dispensing discrete quantities of molten metal from the container;

    a frame atop which the container is disposed;

    a plurality of wheels atop which the frame is disposed, the wheels permitting the frame to be moved from place to place;

    spaced tracks adapted to receive the wheels, the tracks adapted to be disposed adjacent individual molds;

    a latch connected to the tracks, the latch engageable with the frame to secure the frame in a stationary position relative to the tracks; and

    an extensible connection disposed intermediate the latch and the frame, the extensible connection permitting the frame to be adjusted short distances relative to the tracks.

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